§ 59. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Minister of Works what progress has been made in the conversion of Marl-borough House for the Commonwealth Consultative Economic Council and 65W other Commonwealth purposes; when the work will be finished; and what degree of urgency and priority it has been given.
§ Lord John HopeWork to prepare Marlborough House as a place for Commonwealth meetings is in progress and is due to be completed before the end of 1961. I hope that the east wing will be ready for occupation by the Commonwealth Economic Committee before the end of this year. It is the Government's aim to have Marlborough House ready at the earliest possible date.